Software Development Engineer In Test

About HackerEarth

HackerEarth is an AI-powered developer assessment platform that helps companies hire the right developers through accurate, real-world coding tests. Trusted by 1,000+ global organizations including Amazon, Walmart, Siemens, and GE, we are on a mission to make tech hiring smarter, faster, and fairer.

Were looking for an SDET-1 to join our growing QA team. If you're passionate about building reliable automation frameworks and ensuring world-class product quality, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact.

What Youll Do?

1. Develop and maintain automated test suites for HackerEarths web and API products

2. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA leads to define test strategies

3. Write, review, and execute test cases - both manual and automated

4. Implement UI and API test automation using tools like Selenium, Playwright, etc.

5. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated tests are part of every release

6. Track, report, and troubleshoot bugs effectively across the development lifecycle

7. Ensure a high level of test coverage and reliability across environments

What Were Looking For?

1. 12 years of experience in a QA Automation or SDET role

2. Good grasp of testing methodologies, defect lifecycle, and QA best practices

3. Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)

4. Hands-on experience with automation frameworks for UI and/or API testing

5. Exposure to tools like Selenium or Playwright

6. Familiarity with Git and CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions or CircleCI

7. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail

8. A startup mindset, comfortable owning responsibilities end-to-end and working in fast-paced environments

Nice to Have

1. Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP

2. Knowledge of testing in microservices-based environments

3. Awareness of accessibility and security testing principles